A Trusted Guide for Every Collection
Walking beside you every step of the way
ABOUT US
Some journeys begin with a single photograph.
Others begin with decades of boxes tucked into closets, overflowing albums, forgotten negatives, home movies, and family keepsakes waiting to be rediscovered.
No matter where the journey begins, every collection deserves to be preserved with the same care that went into creating it.
For more than a decade, 2000 Paces has helped families and organizations transform overwhelming collections into thoughtfully organized archives that are protected, accessible, and ready to be shared for generations.
OUR MISSION
To provide authentic, compassionate solutions to transform the chaos of photos and memorabilia into an organized, preserved collection that can be easily shared and enjoyed for generations.
For 2000 Paces, that step came in 2014, when devastating wildfires swept through San Diego County. As families prepared to evacuate, one question became impossible to ignore: What would you save if you only had a few moments?
For founder Rachel Arbuckle, the answer was clear - family memories. But those memories were scattered throughout the home in boxes, albums, drawers, and picture frames, making it painfully clear how vulnerable they truly were.
That experience became the foundation of 2000 Paces.
Today, 2000 Paces exists to help families take the next step before an emergency, major life transition, or milestone forces them to. Through thoughtful organization, professional digitization, and long-term preservation, we transform overwhelming collections into curated archives that can be easily enjoyed, safely protected, and confidently passed on for generations.
Because preserving memories isn't just about safeguarding the past, it's about giving every family's story a clear path forward.
Rachel Arbuckle
Founder and CEO
How it all started
Every meaningful journey begins with a single step
Meet Our Team
Passionate Professionals.
Trusted stewards of your memories.
Kelsey Conger
Operations Manager
Why preserving memories matters to me:
Preserving memories is deeply personal to me because I grew up in one of the last generations to experience childhood before technology became part of everyday life. My memories live in photo albums, boxes, and home videos—not in the cloud or on a computer. As technology evolves and older media formats become obsolete, accessing those memories becomes increasingly difficult. That's why I'm passionate about protecting these irreplaceable pieces of our lives and ensuring they remain accessible for generations to come.
Best vacation spot:
The Redwoods
On my bucket list:
Cage Diving with Sharks!
Dogs, cats, or both:
Dogs! The bigger the better!
Beach, mountains, or city:
Mountains
Riley Golden
Organizing and Digitizing Lead
What I love most about this work:
I spend approximately 40 hours a week in a dark room examining photographs of strangers, sometimes dating back over a century. Before joining 2000 Paces, I was under the impression this was frowned upon. I’ve since been promoted.
Team I'm cheering for:
Padres. Unfortunately.
On my bucket list :
Financial stability
Most likely to be found: Somewhere inconvenient
Currently obsessed with:
My golf- related shortcomings
Blythe Dohey
Print Photo Organizing Associate
Why preserving memories matters to me:
Whether it's family photos, home movies, or film projects with friends and colleagues, I have a passion for preserving the moment! Having grown up around cameras and earned my Bachelor's in Film and Video Studies, there's something special in being able to see moments long since lost and bring them into a new form for the next generation to enjoy! Working in the Print Department, I love discovering and learning new things as I organize a collection.
Ice cream:
Strawberry
Team I'm cheering for:
Pittsburgh Steelers
Most likely to be found:
Snuggled in a dog pile
On my bucket list:
Canyon Spirit Train
Monique Bernasconi
Digital Photo Organizing Associate
Why preserving memories matters to me:
Preserving memories matters to me because a family's favorite moments shouldn't be lost in a chaotic sea of cluttered hard drives and disorganized digital files. Nothing brings me more joy than bringing a human touch to file organization, making it completely effortless for people to explore their history. Ultimately, I want to ensure a family's unique legacy can be easily shared and cherished for generations to come.
Go-to coffee order:
Iced Oat Milk Latte
Best way to unwind:
Disc Golf
Beach, mountains, or city:
City
Morning person or night owl: Morning person
Debby Horton
Genealogist
What preserving a legacy means to me:
Preserving a legacy means keeping family stories, memories, and traditions alive for future generations. It’s about honoring the past, celebrating the connections that make each family unique, and making sure those memories can be cherished and shared for years to come.
Go-to coffee order:
Chai Tea Latte
Dogs, cats, or both:
Both
Best vacation spot:
North Shore of Oahu
Something I could talk about for hours:
Genealogy
Kaleigh Mahoney
Administrative Assistant
Why preserving memories matters to me:
Preserving memories matters to me because photos are more than just ink and paper. They are the milestones we celebrate, the loved ones we immortalize, and the moments we share with one another. Working at 2000 Paces reminds me of this everyday. The importance of remembering & in turn, preserving.
Go-to coffee order:
Iced Banana Bread Latte, Half sweet, one extra shot of Espresso, Oatmilk & a Banana Softtop
The Food I'd Never Turn Down: French Fries or Bacon
Morning Person or Night Owl:
Morning person ALL the way. The crisp morning air, the smell of coffee, and my morning routine of scrolling Vinted
Movies I Could Watch Over & Over:
Cloud Atlas, Labyrinth, and Dark Crystal
